![]() ![]() ![]() You’re able to use Soundation from your web browser, which makes it very easily accessible. Unlike the other software on this list, it doesn’t even require a download. Soundation is an amazing software that manages to be both substantial and easy to use. It seems as thoughits general functionality, as well as its designed, was heavily inspired by it. The first time I saw Soundation, I was surprised by how similar it looks to GarageBand. You don’t really get that luxury with FL Studio. You can jump into it without really knowing what you’re doing, and you can do it with a clear conscience. One of the greatest draws to GarageBand is how budget-friendly it is. Still, it’s the most expensive software on this list. Overall, FL Studio is a really fantastic program. This may not be a big deal if you’re desperate, but it cripples the functionality of the overall software. Aside from a reduced library of included samples, the most dramatic limitation is the inability to reopen saved projects. However, FL Studio also offers a free trial version, which is mostly functional, but not ideal. You can buy the most standard version of this software for $99, which is pretty steep for most people. Yes, although it matches GarageBand pound-for-pound in most arena (and even surpasses them in others, offering superior stability and MIDI-out compatibility) it comes at a great cost. I would hope that you would be serious about purchasing FL Studio, considering how expensive it is. FL Studio is often recommended to young, inexperienced musicians who are serious about pursuing a music career. It’s surprisingly kind to beginners, with a vast array of customization options, allowing the experience to be as complicated or as simple as you would like it to be. FL StudioįL Studio is a music software that is on-par with GarageBand in terms of prestige, being used by many well-known musical artists, like DeadMau5 and Afrojack. Unfortunately, though, you’re definitely getting what you’re paying for, and the overall user experience isn’t particularly sophisticated. Other software here may have “standard” editions that are comparable in price, but you’re also able to purchase much more expensive versions that are bundled with more samples or features. This is a pretty great price, and it’s one of the best on this list when you consider that you’re buying the 100% complete version. TrakAx is super budget friendly, with the full version only costing $34.99. They have all of the right tools, but they’re just not using them the right way. If more time were dedicated to improving the music aspect of this software, it would be higher on this list by a few spots. Seeing as this is primarily a video editing program, however, you should seriously keep in mind that audio updates are few and far between compared to video updates. However, it gets the job done for a good percentage of audio tasks that you may have. The interface, in my opinion, is kind of ugly, and overly-simplified. traxAx doesn’t go quite as in-depth as its competitors, and it’s not as easy to use, either. In my opinion, this is an advantage, although I can see why some people would be annoyed that their audio editor is being bogged down by video-related features that they never use. You should also note that the amp models in GarageBand 10 provide a simulated preamp/power amp combo, meaning you'll have a gain knob on the amp and a master output (more on that later).TrakAx is a full-fledged media editor, which means that it can be used for both video and audio. This means you'll need to back off the signal you're sending into GarageBand from your electric guitar and/or pedalboard. If you're too loud in GarageBand, you'll see the red clipping indicator in the top right corner where the master volume is located. This is something I have to watch with my compressor and EQ pedals, since they both have the ability to boost my signal. This means that the pedalboard is in a kind of preamp role, with the potential to send enough gain into GarageBand to create unwanted noise or even distortion. With your pedalboard going directly into the USB interface, and ultimately GarageBand, you'll need to treat GarageBand as your final power amp. Put a noise suppressor like the Boss NS-2 at the end of your pedal chain.Use 9V batteries instead of a daisy chain (9V batteries in each pedal - though a pain - is a form of isolated power).The less pedals you use, the less noise you'll have to deal with. ![]() So, nothing new here - just common sense. ![]()
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